Recently, I told you how my wife and I were looking into spending our Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 checks. I want to give a short update in that regards (we’ll get back to equipment finance and the like next time & I know you’re all waiting with baited breath.) Anyway, I went ahead and purchased my grill.… Read More »
The Fletcher household witnessed some intense negotiations this week, rivalling any high-level business meetings I’ve ever attended. The topic of discussion? The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, or more specifically, how my wife and I were going to spend our stimulus checks. Each of us is set to receive a $600 check, but our perspectives on how to… Read More »
It’s a story as old as time itself… One day, some guy in his garage came up with “the ultimate destroying machine.” A couple weeks later, his neighbor came up with “the ultimate destroyer of the ultimate destroying machine.” Modern weapons – and the weapons that destroy those weapons – are only gonna get harder, faster, stronger, quieter… Read More »
Driving down the road the other day, I saw some fuel prices that were well over $4 per gallon. Ok, it was diesel, but even the high-test gasoline was close to $3.80, and regular unleaded was $3.60. And from all indications, it’s going higher (this means we probably won’t be driving out to my mother-in-laws as often, what… Read More »
Updated on November 13, 2024: This post was originally published in 2008 and has been revamped for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and relevancy. Welcome to the complex world of car leasing. You may think of it as a simple process based on those enticing ads, but the reality is a web of contract terms, financial language, and meticulous details. However,… Read More »